Hail history for George West, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of George West since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · George West
- Last hail
- May 10, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 4, 1997
14 reports on 13 days since 1980 · #669 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · George West
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about George West
The latest hail report in and around George West is from May 10, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, George West logged 3 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 27% of the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #669 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. George West accounts for 15% of the 93 reports filed in Live Oak County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 4, 1997 near George West.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- George West 0.1
- Live Oak County 1.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- George West 2
- Live Oak County 19
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- George West 0%
- Live Oak County 3%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | George West | Live Oak | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | George West | Live Oak | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.16 SSW George West | Live Oak | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | George West | Live Oak | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E George West | Live Oak | 04:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | George West | Live Oak | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | George West | Live Oak | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | George West | Live Oak | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N George West | Live Oak | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | George West | Live Oak | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | George West | Live Oak | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Live Oak | 05:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near George West
- Three Rivers 16 km · 20
- Beeville 37 km · 21
- Tilden 45 km · 14
Questions about hail in George West
How often does it hail in George West, Texas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of George West since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #669 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in George West?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in George West?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 4, 1997 near George West. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in George West?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has George West had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of George West since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 10, 2012.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.